Moldavian people have managed to maintain strong family ties, tradition, a rich culture, and a love beauty and the arts. Moldavians are extremely friendly and kind. Also, they love to socialize and make people feel comfortable. Friends will stop by each other’s homes without prior notice because they know they will be welcome. People are also not aggressive or competitive by nature.

Moldavian men always greet each other with a handshake. When a man sees a male acquaintance in a group and greets him with a handshake, it would be impolite not to shake the hands of all males in the group as well. Unlike men, Moldavian women do not shake hands to each other. In either a business or a social setting, a nod of the head is acceptable when greeting a woman.

In Moldova, shoes that a worn outdoors are removed when entering a home or apartment. Moldavian people normally change into slippers indoors. A host would be extremely offended if guests were to wear their shoes in his home.